Prison-bound T.I. spreads the word to teens

Rapper T.I. stars in a new MTV series helping teens. UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Rapper T.I. stops short of saying the prospect of spending a year in prison frightens him. “It concerns me,” says the Atlanta-based entertainer whose real name is Clifford Harris. “I’m always optimistic, but there are no sure things.” Next month, the 28-year-old Grammy winner is looking at a year in prison after pleading guilty to federal weapons charges. Before his sentencing, he wants to pass along some wisdom to at-risk teens. He is starring in MTV’s “T.I.’s Road to Redemption: 45 Days to Go.” On it, T.I., the father of six, attempts to help troubled teens avoid the mistakes he’s made. He says these days he’s in…

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